Here’s a look at two new ETFs for Canadians

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This month we highlight the Canadian listing of a very popular U.S. ETF from JP Morgan, as well as another listing of a “quality equity” fund from BMO. JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income Active ETF $26.61 (Toronto symbol JEPI) invests in the shares of U.S. companies—plus it sells call options to generate additional income. This ETF has been available in the U.S. since May 2020 (New York symbol JEPI). That fund has attracted a sizeable asset base of $37 billion. The underlying stock portfolio is actively managed; the portfolio currently lists 247 stocks, with familiar names such as Nvidia, Microsoft, Amazon, and Meta. Trading in the Canadian version started on September 27, 2024 and has $24.9 million in assets so far. The MER is 0.35%. The JPMorgan US Equity Premium Income Active ETF yields a high 7.2%. However, the dividend income it receives from its own portfolio is insufficient to cover its distribution to its unitholders. To make up the difference, the ETF aims to…